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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
now that you've explained your absence to me, my records and the office's fit
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as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
I can undo the hem on these old culottes and fit them into a skirt
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as in to equip
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
that final computer course should fit him for a career in programming
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as in to prepare
to make ready in advance
I won't have time to fit the spare room for the guests
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
without her medication, she'd have an epileptic fit
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
helpless fits of laughter from the audience
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as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
found out what his wife had spent on clothes and threw a fit
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
clothing that is fit for horseback riding
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
fit for military service
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
I don't think those bald tires are fit for winter driving
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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
eat well and stay fit
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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
need to hire someone whose language skills make them fit for the job
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Recent Examples of fit
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 June 2025
Place cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment at medium-high speed until very stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes; be careful not to overbeat so much that the cream separates.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Its slightly cropped fit is ideal for a petite traveler like me—no more excess fabric dragging behind me or getting caught underfoot.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
And as the event’s official closer — the AMAs’ afterparty DJ — her irreverent look fit the bill.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Verb
And while the Knicks were eliminated by the Pacers, the game did bring us their most brilliant, matching, Knicks-iest ’fits yet.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 June 2025
Place cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment at medium-high speed until very stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes; be careful not to overbeat so much that the cream separates.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Noun
Created for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as a low-profile trainer, it has now been embraced by all the cool kids as an everyday sneaker capable of working with spring dresses, casual going-out ‘fits, athleisure, and more.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Its slightly cropped fit is ideal for a petite traveler like me—no more excess fabric dragging behind me or getting caught underfoot.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2025
Adjective
At the time, elders knew the location wasn’t fit for permanent settlement because the low-lying ground would shift as the permafrost froze and thawed seasonally, said Andy Patrick, 77, one of two residents who remember life in the old village before Newtok.
—Emily Schwing, ProPublica, 29 May 2025
And as the event’s official closer — the AMAs’ afterparty DJ — her irreverent look fit the bill.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fit
Verb
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For ages 3-6—after which kids can typically rinse with water and spit out the paste—a slightly larger pea-sized dollop suffices.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Outdated telemedicine laws in 10 states further limit care, requiring audio or video visits even when asynchronous consultations would suffice.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The photograph corresponds, complements, or even dissolves the sculptural object’s manual and artisanal production procedures, functioning not as document but as its dialectical technological counterpart.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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By contrast, the total income in their domestic league in 2022 was just €16m (note that Sheriff’s European income was split across their 2021 and 2022 financial years, so doesn’t correspond to the single-season income from UEFA).—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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But in sunny Southern California, many of our native plants adapted to hot, dry summers by choosing that time to go dormant.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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He’s got his blindspots defensively, but has the physical traits to adapt to the Premier League.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The festival has said that the closing ceremony on Saturday evening will go ahead as planned thanks to the fact the Palais des Festivals is equipped with independent power.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 May 2025
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Royal Gourmet 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill This propane grill is equipped to handle all your barbecues with cast iron cooking grates, a removable grease tray for easy cleanup, side table, and side burner to cook side dishes simultaneously.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Bleacher capacity will increase from 1,886 people to 2,750 to accommodate larger crowds for football games, future graduation ceremonies and band competitions.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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Some observers insist Moscow could be prepared to launch more limited assaults on NATO soil as little as six months after the end of the war in Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The first images from the production reveal the Yash, who leads the ensemble cast alongside Ranbir Kapoor, in peak physical condition, preparing to embody Ravana.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 May 2025
Noun
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This is a combination case, keyboard, trackpad, and kickstand.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 May 2025
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At just over $21.4 million next season, the last year on his contract, a case could be made that Vučević would make for an interesting, and realistic, target for serveral contenders in need of more offense at the big position.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Short bursts of revenue can flatter results but may not create lasting value, so make decisions with a long horizon in mind.—
Ayo Adepoju,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The successful challenge appeared to give Florida a burst of energy, but the Panthers could not convert on any of their chances in the shutout loss.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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“Fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fit. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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